From Virtuoso to Verdict
Four alumni discuss how the skills they honed at Curtis transferred from the concert stage to the courtroom and beyond
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By Ryan Scott Lathan
While numerous Curtis alumni have achieved renown on stages across the globe, some have pursued entirely different paths. Self-discipline, motivation, intense focus, analytical thinking, and mental acuity are all shared attributes of musicians and lawyers, along with the experience of being trained to respond positively to criticism and being detail and ensemble/team-oriented in high-stress circumstances. Four alumni—Emily Cooley (Composition ’17), Laura Park (Violin ’16), Marsha Hunter (Opera ’77), and Carole Crosby (Harp ’64)—told Overtones how Curtis impacted their lives and ultimately led them to careers in law and law-adjacent professions.
From the Spring 2024 Issue
